NeighborWorks Affiliates
Huntington, IN
Job Description:
The Strategic Development Director provides leadership, strategic direction, oversight, and coordination of efforts to further the development of all local, non-government philanthropic resources. This includes the engagement and retention of current and prospective donors, grant funders, and volunteers as well as researching and creating innovative strategies for enhancing other non-traditional resource development channels. The Strategic Development Director must be a relationship-builder who is able to adapt his or her communication style to work effectively with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders including the CEO, Board of Directors and other members of the senior leadership team, as well as a diverse set of supporters and stakeholders from the broader communities we serve.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in business, public affairs or related field and/ or Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credential.
- Three to five years' experience in the non-profit sector with a focus on fundraising, volunteer engagement, or other resource development methods.
- Three to five years' demonstrated leadership and management experience.
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to organize, prioritize work, and perform duties with little direction.
- Strong computer skills in multiple office and productivity programs